To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm ...
WTKR

Ice melt alternatives: What works when stores run out

Ice melt flying off shelves? Try rock salt, fertilizer, sugar beet juice or baking soda as alternatives to keep walkways safe ...
The Grio

Salt substitution linked with lower risk for dying early, study finds

Cooking with a salt substitute might lead to blander food, but it could lower the risk of premature death and cardiovascular disease. Those are the findings of a new systematic analysis that was ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: What are lower-sodium salt substitutes made from and are they safe to use?

Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine. DEAR DR.
News Medical

Salt substitute use remains low among Americans with high blood pressure

Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective way to lower sodium intake and manage blood pressure, according to preliminary research ...

Rock salt is running out as a major winter storm bears down—what to do before it’s too late

These alternatives can keep you safe.
Yahoo

Salt substitution linked with lower risk for dying early, study finds

Using less salt in your food may seem boring, but the payoffs could be as big as a lowered risk of death, new research has found. Using a salt substitute when cooking was linked with a lower risk of ...